Fueled by Science, Grounded in Parenting
Hi, I Am Laura S. Garrett —
I’ve been working as a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer since 1997. I am deeply dedicated to helping individuals thrive at every stage of their athletic journey. Through NutrActive, I translate rigorous biomedical science into practical youth sports nutrition playbooks. My mission is to give parents the exact, evidence-based tools they need to safely fuel growing athletes, protect their developing bodies, and build a resilient foundation for both competitive sports and lifelong health.
My coaching approach spans the full spectrum of performance. In addition to guiding youth nutrition, I run Consequently Fit, where I deliver functional training and lifestyle coaching designed to empower women over 50 to master active aging and maintain lifelong vitality. Whether I am helping a young athlete optimize their energy for game day or helping a woman reclaim her physical strength, I bring nearly three decades of science-backed expertise to ensure my clients achieve sustainable, lifelong wellness.
From the Textbooks to the Sidelines: A Parent’s Perspective
My commitment to youth sports nutrition isn’t just academic—it’s deeply personal. Long before I was analyzing metabolic data for clients, I was a sports mom navigating the chaotic, high-energy reality of raising three children who all competed in high-level youth athletics. I have lived the early morning carpools, the rushed tournament weekends, and the constant challenge of keeping a household kitchen stocked with recovery fuel.
Today, my children are adults, but their athletic journeys taught me invaluable lessons that a textbook simply couldn’t:
- Navigating the Elite Level: My youngest went on to compete as a college soccer player all four years, demanding a meticulous understanding of elite-level fueling, hydration cycles, and dense caloric needs to prevent her collegiate burnout.
- Managing Shifting Goals: My oldest played college soccer during his freshman year before transitioning away from the sport, while my middle son balanced a diverse variety of competitive sports right up through his senior year of high school.
Managing three entirely different athletic tracks simultaneously proved to me that youth nutrition is never a one-size-fits-all formula. I didn’t just study these periodized fueling strategies and metabolic growth phases; I successfully pressure-tested them at my own dinner table. I know exactly how difficult it is to balance a busy family schedule with optimal sports performance nutrition, and I use that real-world blueprint to build playbooks that actually work for modern parents.
Building Durable, High-Performance Athletes
I break down complex dietary science into practical, high-performance habits. Here is how we will work together to build your custom nutrition playbook:
- Science-Backed Athlete Meal Plan: Tailored to fuel intense training schedules, metabolic growth phases, and sport-specific energy demands.
- Evidence-Based Metabolic Assessment: Evaluating unique developmental stages, biological energy needs, and performance goals to ensure youth athletes are safely supported, never restricted.
- Progress Tracking & Adjustments: Continually monitoring development and adapting plans as training loads change.
- Youth Injury Prevention Strategies: Combining targeted nutritional support (for bone density and joint health) with functional training advice to build resilient young bodies.
- Overtraining & Recovery Coaching: Educating parents and athletes on the warning signs of burnout, while designing strategic fueling and rest protocols to optimize recovery.
Flexible In-Person Consultations Across North Texas
Rather than operating out of a traditional brick-and-mortar office, NutrActive provides flexible, face-to-face coaching and consultations. We meet clients where it’s convenient—whether over a cup of artisan coffee at a favorite local spot in McKinney, Frisco, or Allen, or virtually via secure telehealth sessions designed to fit your family’s busy training schedule.
McKinney, TX
75071